What is the mandible on an insect?
Mandibles are the paired jaws of some insects and other arthropods. They are sometimes referred to as simply ‘jaws’. They operate in a sideways fashion and are used for gripping, biting and cutting. What type of Mouthpart does this insect have? Major insect groups that have chewing mouthparts include the cockroaches and grasshoppers, most wasps,…